Student Orientation for Competency Courses Being a successful world language learner

The Language Learning Experience What is it like to learn another language?

It can be fun It requires a lot of practice It can lead to great benefits What is it like to learn another language?

Improves scores in core subjects - math and language arts 1 Improves verbal skills - in target language and English 2 Tends to improve SAT scores - each section by 100 points 3 Improves College performance - positively correlated 4 Improves memory 5 Improve Academic Performance Middleburyinteractive.com

Educational and Career Benefits Benefits of Learning a Second Language Job Opportunities

Why Why am I taking this course? I am taking this course because… A. I need the course credit B. I am interested in learning the language C. I think it could be fun D. It is one of the classes on my schedule E. My parents told me to F. I don’t know G. Other

WIIF My purpose: What is in it for me? I will benefit from this course because… A. I’ll be one step closer towards graduation B. It will lead to more job opportunities C. I enjoy learning about other cultures D. It will help me be a better student in other subjects E. I will be able to study abroad F. I will be able to talk to people who speak that language in my community G. It will be useful when I travel H. It will help me connect with my family heritage I. Other

What is your goal? What is my goal? Complete you goal statement I will complete my (name of course, language and level) online course by the indicated end date of (date when you need to complete all course assignments) with a passing grade of (your target grade for the course) or higher.

Student Orientation Steps for Success  Set world language learning goals 2.Know due dates, work expectations, and consequences 3.Complete activities sequentially, and on time 4.Take notes; keep a journal 5.Repeat practice activities as needed 6.Monitor my progress 7.Know when and who to ask for help 8.Practice with others whenever I get a chance 9.Adhere to netiquette policy and acceptable use policy

Success Step 2 Important course dates: Start date Midterm date Final date End or Locking date Course Structure  Units  Lessons/Day  Activities 2. Know due dates, work expectations, and consequences

Student Home Page Assignments with due dates are listed. If date is in red, they are past due. Click to go straight to a due assignment. View takes you to where you left off in the course Grades takes you to your gradebook Announcement Click to see an message sent by your teacher To send an to your teacher, click Communicate

Calendar The Calendar will show when other assignments are scheduled

Success Step 3 3. Complete activities sequentially, and on time Competency and Fluency Courses

Activities and Navigation To complete activities in sequential order, follow the navigation bar. Pay attention to the color of the submit button. Red buttons indicate graded activities

Graded Activities Check the scoring guide before completing the activity. You only have one try for graded activities. Complete all questions before clicking Submit. WARNING Do not advance to the next activity when you see this message. Ok to proceed Your score and teacher feedback (Details) will appear once your assignment is graded.

Using the recording feature 1.Click the microphone icon 2.Click Allow. This will only pop-up once in an activity 3.Start talking. Click to stop recording 4.Playback and check recording 5.To erase and start over, 6.Go to next question or prompt 7.Click Submit PracticeGraded

Using Special Character Option 1: Click the character you want and it will appear in your text entry window. Option 2: Use the keyboard code.

Success Step 4 4. Take notes, keep a journal

Success Step 5 5. Repeat Practice Activities Repeat practice activities as many times as you want.

Success Step 6 6. Monitor Your Own Progress Option 1: Look at the navigation bar Practice activities completed To be graded by teacher Score for graded activities Option 2: Go to Grades Your gradebook will be organized by grading categories: Journal Unit Quizzes Unit Tests and Teacher-graded Activities Midterm Final Exam

Improvement Strategies Go back and review incorrect answers View teacher feedback

Success Step 7 If you are having trouble with program functionality, ask your mentor/lab teacher. 7. Know when and who to ask for help If you need help with your language assignments, contact your teacher.

Success Step 8 Do practice activities together. 8. Practice with others when you get a chance Flashcards Speaking practice Review games

Participate in Conversation Cafés if they are made available to you.

Success Step 9 9. Adhere to netiquette policy and acceptable use policy You may not use online translators

Student Handbook Review the Student Handbook Pay particular attention to the section: Code of Conduct and Acceptable Use Policy

Student Orientation Steps for Success Set world language learning goals Know due dates, work expectations, and consequences Complete activities sequentially, and on time Take notes; keep a journal Repeat practice activities as needed Monitor my progress Know when and who to ask for help Practice with others whenever I get a chance Adhere to netiquette policy and acceptable use policy

Achieve your goal Learning and achievement take place when there is a combination of effort, interest, and motivation. Yo hablo español Je parle français 我说中国人 Ich spreche Deutsch